Ingredient Substitution Calculator

Find baking substitutions for common missing ingredients.

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Substitution

1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (rest 5 min)

Common substitutions

  • buttermilk: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar (rest 5 min)
  • baking powder: 1 tsp baking soda + 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • heavy cream: 3/4 cup milk + 1/4 cup melted butter
  • egg: 1/4 cup applesauce or 3 tbsp aquafaba per egg (baking)
  • brown sugar: 1 cup white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Use

About the Ingredient Substitution Calculator

What it calculates

This ingredient substitution calculator provides quick everyday calculations for tips, discounts, passwords, and daily tasks. Find baking substitutions for common missing ingredients.

When to use it

Use whenever you need a fast answer without opening a spreadsheet.

Example

Adjust the inputs above to model your specific scenario with the Ingredient Substitution Calculator.

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